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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 534.24 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 534.24 and 234.34 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 534.24 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/534.24 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 534.24 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 125,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,193.80/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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